The grandson of the legendary Muhammad Ali, Biaggio Ali Walsh went 6-1 as an amateur, with wins in all five amateur bouts he had in the PFL. Ali Walsh, in fact, made his PFL debut in the legendary Madison Square Garden. Ali Walsh, who trains out of Xtreme Couture, made his professional debut at the PFL vs. Bellator event in February, scoring a decision over Emanuel Palacio.

 

Tonight, meanwhile, marks Brian Stapleton’s professional MMA debut. Stapleton compiled a 4-4 record on the amateur circuit since his first fight in 2016. Stapleton, who has won three of his fights via knockout, most recently fought one year ago, scoring a second-round TKO of Xavier Zell.

 

Can Ali Walsh continue his upward trajectory, or will Stapelton pull off a huge upset in his first pro outing?

 

 

Round 1

 

Ali Walsh getting started by showing off his jab. Ali Walsh goes off balance from a check kick. Ali Walsh bringing it with straights at Stapleton. Right hand by Ali Walsh backs Stapleton up. Stapleton swings away a bit. Low kick and a one-two from Ali Walsh. Strong right hand drops Stapleton! Just like that, this one is done!

 

 

A quick night at the office for Biaggio Ali Walsh!

 

 

OFFICIAL RESULT

 

Biaggio Ali Walsh defeats Brian Stapleton by 1st round KO (0:55) in a lightweight showcase bout

  • Ali Walsh moves his pro record to 2-0 and wins his 8th straight fight including his amateur fights
  • 7 of his 8 straight wins have come by knockout
  • Ali Walsh is the grandson of legend Muhammad Ali